Orca
Orca, sometimes known as ‘killer whales’, are unmistakable with their black and white markings. Although we do have a small group of orca who live in British waters, you would be lucky to see them…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
2030 Strategy Goal 1
Nature in North Wales is in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder land and seascapes where people and nature thrive
Wetland wonders at Corsydd Calon Môn
Our Corsydd Calon Môn project commissioned artist Elly Strigner to work with local communities to produce some beautiful illustrations that capture the richness of these wonderful places. The…
Dramatic swift decline in Wales
Recent British Trust for Ornithology report suggests the rate of decline of Welsh swifts has accelerated.
Owl-t and about in North Wales
Our local soundscapes wouldn’t be complete without the haunting hoots (and other sounds) of our resident owls – but how well do you know these recognisable raptors?
Summer on North Wales' coast
Encountering wildlife in its natural environment is a privilege and, while spending time scanning the open sea can be therapeutic in itself, coupled with chance encounters these experiences can…
Surveying for dormice in North Wales
Our Reserves Officer, Paul Furnborough and a team of volunteers, with support from dormouse ecologists, have been carrying out dormouse surveys over the summer to monitor populations of this…
Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN)
The Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN) is a pan-Wales initiative that has developed a framework for tackling invasive species across Wales. It has developed links between stakeholders who are taking action on invasive species, Local Action Groups in Wales, and landowners.
Beavers to become a protected species in Wales
The Wildlife Trusts in Wales highly commend the Welsh Government’s decision to officially recognise European beavers (Castor fiber) as a native species and for them to become a protected species…
Smew
This small duck is an uncommon winter visitor to the UK, where they're usually found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.
Y Môr a Ni: Ocean Literacy for Wales
Y Môr a Ni: Ocean Literacy for Wales 2025, spreading awareness of our impact on our seas and coast, and its impact on us across North Wales.
North Wales coast oil spill
On the 15th February 2022, 26 years to the day of Wales' worst ecological disaster, we receive news that a fractured pipeline has released crude oil into the Irish Sea. Whilst the oil is not…